Assistant Diesel Technician

General Heavy Marine; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Assistant Diesel Technicians for their Durban branch. This junior role involves ensuring quality service and maintenance of port machinery, including forklifts and reach stackers. Technicians will be responsible for repairing, servicing, and conducting maintenance while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical certification, relevant experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical certification and trade test required.
• 1-2 years experience in a similar field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and servicing heavy machinery like forklifts and bulldozers.
• Performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting systems.
• Daily reporting of breakdowns and completion of job cards.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Planning skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

Mechanical certification

Trade test or relevant qualification

Tools

Port machinery

Technical manuals

Schematics

Job description

Position: Assistant Diesel Technicians
Company: General Heavy Marine (Pty) Ltd
Location: Cape Town

We are looking for Assistant Diesel Technicians to join our Durban branch reporting to the Operations Manager. Technicians are required to ensure customers are supplied with quality service, maintenance, and repairs. Technicians will be working on port machinery such as forklifts and reach stackers.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Repairing, servicing, and conducting maintenance of heavy machinery (such as forklifts, empty container handlers, bulldozers, etc.)
2. Performing initial visual inspections.
3. Performing preventative maintenance.
4. Troubleshooting systems and equipment.
5. Adhering to deadlines and targets.
6. Ensuring safety is adhered to in all tasks.
7. Daily reporting of breakdowns to senior technician and on relevant group chats.
8. Completion of job cards and providing feedback to the operations manager in writing.

Requirements

1. Mechanical certification and trade test or relevant qualification is required.
2. Driver’s License.
3. At least 1—2 years working experience in a similar field.
4. Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
5. Familiarity with technical concepts, port machinery, and operating systems.
6. Ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics.

Skills

1. Complex problem solving and critical thinking.
2. Interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively with other technicians.
3. Time management and planning skills.
4. Adaptable and flexible with excellent ability to multitask.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria are invited to apply for the above position. Please note, this is a junior position. Kindly specify on the subject line which branch you are applying for. Applications must be forwarded to [e-mail] Ref: GHMADT